Orchids show Esslingen, 21 September 2012

Cattleya orchid, hybrid, dark red flower detail
(picture of 21 September 2012, Esslingen)

I waited a long time this event, international exhibitions are good to spend a beautiful day in the middle of a sea of ​​blooming orchids! I visited the site of the international exhibition of orchids Esslingen 2011 edition and there were many photos that I was really impressed, especially those relating to exhibitions, spectacular flower beds with trees and streams, all covered with ferns, mosses and hundreds of orchids in flower, I couldn't miss it! This was my first visit to the exhibition of Esslingen and was nice even though I expected that the fair was much larger, the exhibitors were provided but not as hoped and the prices were inflated almost all of which unfortunately is often the case here in  events  of strong appeal. Unfortunately many of the pictures I took did not turn out well because of the low light and of my camera, a bit dated, anyway there's still something  ...

Cattleya orchids flowering
group mounted in the exhibition area
(picture of 21 September 2012, Esslingen)

Dendrobium cuthbertsonii
orchids species group,
orange flowers 

Dendrobium cuthbertsonii
orchids species group,
violet flowers 

Phalaenopsis equetris, orchids species,
on flowering

Links to information sheets about orchids species: Cattleya Intermedia, Dendrobium Cuthbertsonii and Phalaenopsis equestris:

Go to sheets on IOSPE:
Cattleya Intermedia - sheet on IOSPE
Dendrobium Cuthbertsonii - sheet on IOSPE
Phalaenopsis equestris - sheet on IOSPE

Go to sheets on Lagrelle:
Phalaenopsis equestris - sheet on Lagrelle

Go to photographic collection on Phals.net:
Phalaenopsis equestris - sheet on Phals.net

Phragmipedium kovachii, orchids species, flowering
(picture of 21 September 2012, Esslingen)

Sometimes words can not describe the surprise and wonder that you feel in front of certain spectacles of nature. All orchids blooming in the exposure deserved a photo because they were really beautiful, unfortunately I have not been able to capture them all, however some I did!

Paphiopedilum orchids group, in the exhibition area

An other Paphiopedilum orchids group on flowering, in the exhibition area

I am very sorry not to be able to make better pictures to groups of Paphiopedilum because I was charmed, plants were many and all with spectacular flowers. The orchids were set perfectly in the reconstruction of a tropical corner,  not only flourished orchids but a veritable jungle of mosses, ferns and plants on a bed of bark.

Oncidium onustum, orchids species, mounted on cork, full blooming

The scent of the flower clusters of Oncidium was heady! You could hear to almost two meters away!
Of course even Cattleya's fragrance no joke, going around the room I could smell very different perfumes, all fantastic and I fell in love with the scent of flowers of Cattleya intermedia and Cattleya violacea which unfortunately I have not been able to photograph. Sooner or later I'll have one ...
Meanwhile, I photographed this beautiful Laelia with giant flowers, light purple coloered, that I really like.

Laelia pumila, orchids species, mounted on cork, full blooming

Links to information sheets about orchids species: Phragmipedium kovachii, Oncidium onustum e Laelia pumila:

Go to sheets on IOSPE:
Phragmipedium kovachii - sheet on IOSPE
Oncidium onustum - sheet on IOSPE
Laelia pumila - sheet on IOSPE

Phalaenopsis bellina,orchids species, flower detail
(picture of 21 September 2012, Esslingen)

My passion for Phalaenopsis, especially the bellina and the equestris species was remarkably increased by the visit to the International Exhibition of Orchids at Esslingen. On display was the most delightful group of Phal bellina you can immagine.

Phalaenopsis bellina, orchids species, 
group of blooming plants 

My desire to recreate a corner like that in my house grows every time I look at this photo, the plants are so well integrated in the setting that seem really grown sinking roots in the moss covering the rocks!
Are not adorable?
Is not far behind the group of Phalaenopsis amboinensis in full bloom, the photo is one of the worst that I did but I still want to keep it all for me. Maybe my little phal amboinensis will be like them one day!

Phalaenopsis amboinensis, orchids species,
group of flowering plants 

Phalaenopsis equestris var flavilabia,
orchids species, group of flowering plants

From the photo you do not understand the size of the leaves of these Phalaenopsis equestris, were really huge for this species! The consistency then was phenomenal style "chicken breast". (I apologize for vegetarians but the comparison makes the idea).

Phalaenopsis and others orchids for sale,
group of flowering plants

This was one of the exhibitors, these orchids are all hybrid and lately I'm more interested in the botanical species, however the arrangement of plants and the variety of flower color impressed me.

Links to information sheets about orchids species: Phalaenopsis bellina and Phalaenopsis amboinensis

Go to sheets on IOSPE:

Phalaenopsis bellina - sheet on IOSPE

Phalaenopsis amboinensis - sheet on IOSPE

Go to sheets on Lagrelle:

Phalaenopsis bellina - sheet on Lagrelle

Phalaenopsis amboinensis - sheet on Lagrelle

Go to photographic collection on Phals.net:

Phalaenopsis bellina - sheet on Phals.net

Phalaenopsis amboinensis - sheet on Phals.net